Real Estate Tax Strategy
By Zawwad Ul Sami, Founder, WeCostSegPublished: 2026-05-14Last updated: 2026-05-14
The strategy decisions that compound across a real estate portfolio.
1031 Exchange and Cost Segregation
How basis carryover, recapture deferral, and the exchanged vs excess basis split interact.
Section 179 vs Bonus Depreciation
When to elect Section 179 expensing instead of or alongside bonus depreciation.
Opportunity Zones After OBBBA
How OZ deferral interacts with cost segregation studies in 2026.
About the author
Zawwad Ul Sami, Founder
Zawwad Ul Sami is the founder of WeCostSeg, a founder-led cost segregation firm serving real estate investors across the US. He focuses on strategy, pricing, and the firm's overall direction.